used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I shall take on myself the responsibility of putting it away, for the moment, at least."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
checkbooknounUS /ˈtʃekbʊk/
a book issued to holders of checking accounts
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Mr. Talcott closed the checkbook and put it in a small drawer of the desk.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading "Why don't you put away that hatpin, too?" suggested Norah, eying the pin curiously.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
don't
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From this reading "Why don't you put away that hatpin, too?" suggested Norah, eying the pin curiously.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading Mr. Talcott closed the checkbook and put it in a small drawer of the desk.
eying
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From this reading "Why don't you put away that hatpin, too?" suggested Norah, eying the pin curiously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
Gately
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From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
Gately's
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From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
hatpinnoun
a long sturdy pin used by women to secure a hat to their hair
From this reading "Why don't you put away that hatpin, too?" suggested Norah, eying the pin curiously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall take on myself the responsibility of putting it away, for the moment, at least."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I shall take on myself the responsibility of putting it away, for the moment, at least."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
a particular point in time
From this reading I shall take on myself the responsibility of putting it away, for the moment, at least."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I shall take on myself the responsibility of putting it away, for the moment, at least."
Norah
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From this reading "Why don't you put away that hatpin, too?" suggested Norah, eying the pin curiously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading "Why don't you put away that hatpin, too?" suggested Norah, eying the pin curiously.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Talcott closed the checkbook and put it in a small drawer of the desk.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading I shall take on myself the responsibility of putting it away, for the moment, at least."
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I shall take on myself the responsibility of putting it away, for the moment, at least."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall take on myself the responsibility of putting it away, for the moment, at least."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Talcott closed the checkbook and put it in a small drawer of the desk.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Why don't you put away that hatpin, too?" suggested Norah, eying the pin curiously.
carry out
From this reading I shall take on myself the responsibility of putting it away, for the moment, at least."
Talcott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Talcott returned to the middle room and looked more carefully at the disturbed condition of things around and on Mr. Gately's desk.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Why don't you put away that hatpin, too?" suggested Norah, eying the pin curiously.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "It is certain that Mr. Gately left the room in haste," he said, "for here is what is undoubtedly a private and personal checkbook left open.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why don't you put away that hatpin, too?" suggested Norah, eying the pin curiously.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why don't you put away that hatpin, too?" suggested Norah, eying the pin curiously.
